The first quarter of 2022 delivered eleven reported ophthalmology practice acquisitions, marking a sharp decline from the flurry of closings at the end of last year This was expected as business development teams had exhausted all resources toward closing deals last quarter We will highlight a few notable deals.

Vision Partners Acquired by EyeCare Partners; Panorama Eyecare forms in the Mountain Region

The fourth quarter of 2021 delivered a very strong thirty-seven reported ophthalmology practice acquisitions, reaching peak levels of M&A activity within the specialty. There were a few notable deals from the period.

Ophthalmology Practice Acquisitions Continue Strong as Investors Seek to Build Their Networks

The third quarter of 2021 delivered twenty-two reported ophthalmology practice acquisitions, continuing the high levels of M&A activity within the specialty. Notably, Covenant Physician Partners, based in Nashville, finalized a major acquisition of Marietta Eye Clinic in July.

After a Strong First Half, 2021 Is Now Looking Like a True Window of Opportunity for Ophthalmology Deals

The second quarter of 2021 delivered twenty-two reported ophthalmology practice acquisitions, continuing the surge of M&A activity within the specialty.

After a Strong First Quarter, 2021 Is Now Looking Like a True Window of Opportunity for Ophthalmology Deals

The first quarter of 2021 delivered fifteen reported ophthalmology practice acquisitions, continuing the surge of M&A activity within the specialty. Notably, EyeCare Partners, now owned by Partners Group, acquired Blue Sky Vision from Sterling Partners, marking a recapitalization of the Michigan-based platform. Acquisitions were spread across ten different buyers highlighting the competitive landscape and various choices practices have for potential partners.